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October 23, 2019 19:15 IST
Meanwhile, the BMTC has also set on a digital outreach programme, trying to create a social media image on all major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Thu, Oct 24, 2019
October 22, 2019 18:56 IST
Reacting to the interim order, HAL said in a statement, "It is now obligatory for the HAEA to immediately call-off the strike and resume the work, failing which it would amount to contempt of court."
Wed, Oct 23, 2019
October 21, 2019 15:48 IST
Words such as ‘No BJP, No RSS', 'Kolhapur district', 'MLA', 'Gargoti', 'MS State', 'Prakash Abhitkar', 'Budargadh taluk', were written on the abandoned bucket which also included some Tamil letters.
Tue, Oct 22, 2019
October 18, 2019 20:26 IST
While many carried placards with #MahadevapuraDemands written on it, the campaign soon became trending on social media as well with many calling out to their elected representatives including Karnataka CM Yediyurappa and PM Modi.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
October 18, 2019 14:37 IST
HAL authorities state that there is "no justification and rationale" in the demand of the Unions to extend the benefits (fitment benefit and allowances) on par or more than executives.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
October 17, 2019 14:51 IST
Ayyappa Dore (53), was hacked to death on Tuesday night and his body was found the next day in a pool of blood in HMT ground, next to RT Nagar police station.
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
October 15, 2019 18:59 IST
According to BMTC officials, an increase of 1.5 lakh in daily ridership is expected once the entire bus priority lane is operational. At present, nearly 3.5 lakh commuters rely on public transport in Bengaluru.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
October 15, 2019 18:49 IST
"A special train for these ladies would provide reassurance to their families on their safety as well encouraging many more to work in bigger cities," Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh said.
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
October 14, 2019 21:59 IST
Two days after capturing the tiger, forest officials are still on continuous interactions with the villagers of the area. The tiger might need another eight to ten days to come out of the trauma it experiences, after which the next step would be taken as per the Wildlife Warden's instructions,
Tue, Oct 15, 2019
October 12, 2019 20:17 IST
The BBMP Thursday submitted an undertaking to the Karnataka High Court stating that the tree census will commence within a month's time.
Sat, Oct 12, 2019
October 10, 2019 17:25 IST
The tiger was spotted by the camera traps at around 9.30 pm on Thursday and on 11.49 am Friday, as per the officials who are on duty in the areas. Drones, apart from 144 camera traps set up in the vicinity are also being used to spot the tiger.
Fri, Oct 11, 2019
October 08, 2019 16:40 IST
The 15-square-feet garden, which cost the advocate around Rs 3500 for the initial set-up, zips through Bengaluru carrying a 'green food for thought' for many.
Wed, Oct 09, 2019
October 05, 2019 18:11 IST
Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar said a technical committee will be set up to look into the feasibility of introducing the exams.
Sun, Oct 06, 2019
October 04, 2019 21:15 IST
Congress legislative party leader and former CM Siddaramaiah said "After accepting that your govt has gone bankrupt, you have no moral right to stay in power even for a single minute. Please resign and leave the office immediately. Don't punish our people."
Fri, Oct 04, 2019
October 04, 2019 11:32 IST
The direction from City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao comes following several incidents of drivers travelling via Bagalur after dark in order to avoid the toll.
Fri, Oct 04, 2019
October 03, 2019 11:46 IST
The video shows four people, three women and a man walking from the automatic fare collection gate in the station and the ceiling falling just a few feet away from the passengers, who look horrified by the incident.
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
October 01, 2019 16:40 IST
While Jogupalya corporator M Gowtham Kumar was picked Bengaluru's new Mayor on Tuesday, the new Deputy Mayor CS Rammohan Raju has been a part of the Council as the corporator from Bommanahalli ward.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
October 01, 2019 08:15 IST
Bangalore News Oct 1 highlights: BJP corporator from Jogupalya M Goutham Kumar has been elected as the new Bengaluru Mayor. The new Deputy Mayor CS Rammohan Raju is the BJP corporator from Bommanahalli
Wed, Oct 02, 2019
September 30, 2019 19:43 IST
Karnataka deputy CM Laxman Savadi, who inspected the areas on Wednesday, directed BBMP officials to build bus shelters and to provide the necessary infrastructure to ensure passengers of a smooth commute along the proposed dedicated bus lanes in Bengaluru.
Thu, Oct 03, 2019
September 26, 2019 10:34 IST
Binge-watching has become a part of millennials' lifestyles, as conversations with college students indicate.
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
September 23, 2019 16:44 IST
"Violators of the rule will be warned first. If one does not comply with the rules even then, the passenger's ticket will be cancelled and shall be asked to de-board the bus," BMTC MD C Shikha told Indianexpress.com
Tue, Sep 24, 2019
September 20, 2019 01:06 IST
A Narayanaswamy as he is from an “inferior caste”, residents decided to felicitate him and welcomed him to the village on Friday.
Sun, Sep 22, 2019
September 18, 2019 20:10 IST
Further, the Bengaluru City Traffic Police (BTP) has published the contact information of various traffic police stations to help volunteers connect to the force easily.
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
September 17, 2019 09:44 IST
According to the MP, eateries in the street have been directed to refrain from using plastic bottles, paper cups, and non-decomposable leaf plates as a primary measure. It has been recommended that food be served only in steel plates or other reusable material.
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
September 15, 2019 11:34 IST
Named after the golden palanquin placed on elephants at Mysuru Dasara and other festive occasions to carry gold idols of deities, the Ambaari Dream Class was recently picked as the winner of the popular CMO Asia Brand Excellence Award-2019 under Supply Chain & Logistics sector.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019



